Before noon, 11:30.
Outside the Capital City Standing Committee Family Compound.
A Land Rover barreled into the compound. Since the people living here were all leaders of the Capital City Municipal Party Committee and government, even relatives rarely drove cars worth nearly four million. The imposing Land Rover drew plenty of sideways glances from passersby as soon as it entered.
Inside the car.
Dong Xuebin and Xie Huilan were talking.
"You ran into Secretary Chen just now?"
"Mm. Aunt Chen mentioned something about Childhood Sweethearts."
"You didn't agree to it, did you?"
"Of course not. I ignored it."
"I ran into her too. Secretary Chen even said she wanted to talk to my mom about the marriage. I brushed it off as well. You can't just agree to something like that."
"I know. Besides, we couldn't agree even if we wanted to. We don't even know whether it's a boy or a girl."
"Hehe, true. But Sister Xie thinks it has to be a boy. No question about it."
"Oh, give it a rest. You're so desperate for a son you've gone crazy. I think a daughter would be great. Less trouble."
Villa Number One.
The car stopped outside the door, and the two got out and rang the bell.
When the door opened, Han Jing herself was there to greet them.
Dong Xuebin smiled and called out, "Mom."
"Xiao Bin's here? Come in quickly." Han Jing stepped aside.
Xie Huilan looked inside. "Where's my dad? Did he go to work?"
"He's off today." Han Jing smiled. "He's in the study. I'll call him... Old Xie! Your daughter and son-in-law are here!"
A moment later, Xie Guobang came out as well. "You're back?"
"Dad." Dong Xuebin greeted him respectfully.
Xie Guobang nodded slightly and pointed at the sofa. "Come sit